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Cleveland says it’s well-prepared to host GOP convention

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland officials say the city, its police department and other safety forces are well-prepared to provide security and medical care during the Republican National Convention.

The city held a 90-minute news briefing Tuesday, less than a week after a North Carolina police department rescinded its offer to send 50 officers to Cleveland in July to help with the convention. The department said it had concerns about the city’s readiness for an event expected to draw 50,000 people.